Columbus East High School

Welcome to The Orange Pit at Columbus East High School for the 2026 IHSAA Girls Volleyball Sectional #14! Below is all the key information parents, students, and fans need to know for attending the tournament. EVENT OVERVIEW & LOCATION Host Venue: The Orange Pit at Columbus East High School Address: 230 S Marr Rd Columbus, IN 47201 Dates: Thursday, October 15 and Saturday, October 17, 2026 Participating Schools: Columbus East, Columbus North, East Central, Franklin Community, and Whiteland Spectator Entrance: All fans must enter through the Main Athletic Entrance at Door #48 on the south end of the school. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & DOOR TIMES Thursday, October 15 Doors Open for Spectators: 5:00 PM EST Match 1 (6:00 PM EST): Whiteland vs. Columbus North Saturday, October 17 (Morning Session) Doors Open for Spectators: 9:00 AM EST Match 2 (10:00 AM EST): East Central vs. Columbus East Match 3 (Immediately Following Match 2): Franklin Community vs. Winner of Match 1 Saturday, October 17 (Championship Session) Doors Open for Spectators: 5:00 PM EST Sectional Championship Match (6:00 PM EST): Winner of Match 2 vs. Winner of Match 3 TICKETS & PAYMENT: Ticket Price: $8.00 per person. Purchase Options: Digital and cash tickets are available. Fans are encouraged to purchase digital tickets online in advance, but tickets can also be bought at the gate with cash or a credit card. Ticket Links: 10/15/26 Match: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=210918 10/17/26 Match (2): https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=210919 10/17/26 Sectional Championship: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=210920 GYM SEATING & TEAM DESIGNATIONS Home Team Seating (East Side): The home team (listed second on the schedule) wears white uniforms and sits on the East bench. Home adult fans sit behind the team bench on the East side, while the home student section sits directly across from the bench. Visiting Team Seating (West Side): The visiting team (listed first on the schedule) wears dark uniforms and sits on the West bench. Visiting fans sit on the West half of the gym. ACCESSIBILITY & CONCESSIONS Accessibility Access: A ramp leads up to the Main Athletic Entrance (Door #48), with a designated handicap-accessible door on the far left of the entryway. An elevator is located near the ticket booth for fan convenience. Concessions: Food and drink will be available for purchase at concessions; please note that concessions are CREDIT CARD ONLY. IHSAA SPECTATOR GUIDELINES & RESTRICTIONS Per IHSAA tournament regulations, the following rules apply to all spectators inside the gymnasium: No Props or Noisemakers: Balloons, banners, posters, shakers on sticks, cowbells, and other noise-making devices are strictly prohibited. No Live Mascots: Live animal mascots are not permitted on school grounds or in the gym. No Floor Access: "Line-up" lanes of fans are not permitted on the playing floor at any time. No Personal Audio Devices: Carry-in radios, cassette decks, and audio players are prohibited in the gymnasium. Good luck to all teams!